The Staff Advisory Council (hereafter Council) shall act in an advisory capacity to the Vice President of Agricultural Administration and Dean, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (hereafter Vice President/Dean).

The purpose of the Council is to:

• Provide a formal vehicle for staff participation in the betterment of the College by shaping an environment that promotes mutual respect, builds teams, and creates a compelling place to work and learn;
  • Increase the efficiency and scope of communication within the College and University by:
  • Serving as the staff voice/liaison to the Vice President/Dean
  • Relaying communication from the Vice President/Dean to staff,
  • Facilitating staff-to-staff communication, and
  • Broadening university-wide communication through its relationship with the University Staff Advisory Committee;
• Support the College motto of "challenging what is...achieving what could be, in attitude, process, and action".

Upcoming Events

• Next Meeting: February 17, 2010

Women's Leadership Series

The Women's Leadership Series offers training and techniques you can use at work, in your community, and at home. The workshops are interactive, collaborative, and practical. You determine the track that’s right for you by attending one, two, or all three sessions. Don't miss this dynamic Saturday series.

WHEN 
Feb. 20, 27, and Mar. 6, 2010 
9 a.m.: registration begins
9:30 a.m. - noon: workshop

LOCATION
The Ohio State University Alumni Association
Longaberger Alumni House
2200 Olentangy River Rd.
Columbus
FREE PARKING!
Directions

COST
$25 per session; $60 if you register for all three sessions at the same time

SESSION TOPICS
Feb. 20: Structuring your Career during Uncertain Times
Feb. 27: Breaking through the Noise: Capturing an Inattentive Audience in the Digital Age
Mar. 6: Work Smart: How to Eliminate the Gender Wage Gap

For complete details on our topics and presenters, please visit our Women's Leadership site. All participants will receive a certificate upon completion of each workshop.

UFSAP workshop addresses stress and depression

The University Faculty and Staff Assistance Program is offering "How to Manage Stress and Depression" from 5-6:15 p.m. Wednesday (2/10) at OSU Health Plan, 700 Ackerman Road, Suite 440. The workshop is free but registration is required and space is limited. Contact UFSAP counselor Lisa Borelli at 292-1709 or mailto:borelli.3@osu.edu for details or to register. Attending this workshop can earn you points in the Your Plan for Health Incentive Program. Read more: http://www.osuhealthplan.com/ufsap/

2009 - 2010 Officers

Teresa Funk,  Chair

Sherry Ferrell, Vice Chair
Sarah Elvey,  Communications Director
Julie Townsend, Secretary/Treasurer
Matt Davis, Public Relations Officer/Archivist

CFAES Staff Advisory Council meeting Stratford Ecological Center, September 2009